Knighten's Educational and Child Care Services

GARY, INLicensed CenterLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity28
Est. price$711/mo

Contact information

Address3300 W 15th Ave, Gary, IN, 46404

CityGARY, IN 46404

CountyLAKE

Phone219-484-5523

Operating details

Capacity28

License dateJanuary 1, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 10/30/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High6
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium7
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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Location

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3300 W 15th Ave, Gary, IN, 46404, GARY, IN 46404

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  2. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/30/2025

  • High1
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 47010/30/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) — Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or vo

    1 staff member has expired Universal Precautions training. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 11/5/2025
  2. High riskStandard 47010/30/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-33(3) — All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Basic first aid training shall include rescue breathing and first aid for choking and shall be consistent with basic fi

    1 staff member has expired First Aid training. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 11/5/2025

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

15Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

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Estimated monthly cost

$711/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: GARY, LAKE County
  • Capacity: 28
  • Type: Licensed Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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